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re: NFL scout: Saints have ‘keepers’ in Tre’Quan Smith, Boston Scott

Posted on 8/21/18 at 11:05 am to
Posted by 50_Tiger
Dallas TX
Member since Jan 2016
40080 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 11:05 am to
I honestly dont know how Meredith is still slotted over him at this point just from Preseason.
Posted by partywiththelombardi
Member since May 2012
11588 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 11:15 am to
I view it as a professional courtesy to Meredith who is obviously trying to get back from a major injury. Effort does not appear to be what is holding him back.

and a way to keep Smith hungry.

For some reason Sean and Curtis seem to be really on Smith. I think they expect big things from him this year but identified early that he needed to be ridden hard to achieve his potential so early.
Posted by Scoob
Near Exxon
Member since Jun 2009
20364 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 11:41 am to
I think Smith might have flashes on and off this year;
some big plays early before he's well-known. Then hit a wall near mid-season, as teams adjust to him. Then another push late, as he, in turn, adjusts to the defenders.

Guys like Ginn and Meredith make him a luxury early on, while he gets used to the NFL. I do think he's probably going to be the 2 by the beginning of next year, barring a big year by Meredith.
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
27205 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 12:15 pm to
I didnt hear anyone hyping him up.
Just saying he will make the team which he will.
Hyping up would be saying he will be the starting running back
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
27205 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 12:40 pm to
And smith def has thay spot until cam can prov3 he is healthy.
Hasnt looked right thus far
Posted by windshieldman
Member since Nov 2012
12818 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 12:43 pm to
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He doesn’t show great explosion or patience & vision like say, Pierre Thomas


He literally shows good traits of all 3 of those.

Responding to Lester Earl, not Coe
This post was edited on 8/21/18 at 12:46 pm
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278314 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 12:58 pm to
Haven’t seen it yet. He’s a one cut & go guy

like I said he’s clearly adjusting to the nfl speed. These next 2 games will be big for him.
Posted by windshieldman
Member since Nov 2012
12818 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 1:02 pm to
Not sure how you haven’t noticed his vision or explosion. The one play on a screen he did lack patience but overall he’s done fine on allowing his blocks to set up. His vision is literally one of his strong points.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278314 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 1:14 pm to
He has 1 good run through a huge hole on the left side

His 6 other carries have been for 3.5 yds

I don’t dislike the guy but he needs to show more to make the team.
Posted by WicKed WayZ
Louisiana Forever
Member since Sep 2011
31575 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 1:34 pm to
Because Meredith has actually proven himself against NFL competition during a regular season. I’m hyped about Smith too but we need to take off the black and gold glasses and temper expectations a little
Posted by partywiththelombardi
Member since May 2012
11588 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 1:52 pm to
quote:

temper expectations a little


I think a Cooks/Stills caliber rookie season is possible

Robert Meachem
12 Receptions
289 Yards
3 TDs

Brandin Cooks
53 Receptions
550 Yards
3 TDs

Kenny Stills
32 Receptions
641 Yards
5 TDs

Marques Colston
70 Receptions
1038 Yards
8 TDs

Michael Thomas
92 Receptions
1137 Yards
9 TDs
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
27205 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 3:03 pm to
I dont think smith keeps the spot if meredith comes back like he should.
If meredith comes back healthy i really really like this offense.
Think ben watson will suprise some.
Never should of gotten rid of him to sign ya boy
Posted by RB10
Member since Nov 2010
43811 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 3:41 pm to
Is Scott making a push to be the regular returner for kicks?

I think Smith has a pretty good season. 40 for 550 and 5, or something close to that.
This post was edited on 8/21/18 at 3:43 pm
Posted by Geauxst Writer
Atlanta
Member since Dec 2015
4960 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 5:07 pm to
Scott has a pop in his running . If yo can’t see this, you don’t know football.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166244 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 6:35 pm to
Don’t question Lester. He’s no 3rd year PT cruise
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
27205 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 8:15 pm to
3rd year pt cruiser??
I will never question chester the molester and his eye for talent
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278314 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 9:06 pm to
Glad someone checked the tape
Posted by THRILLHO
Metry, LA
Member since Apr 2006
49507 posts
Posted on 8/21/18 at 9:51 pm to
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Because Meredith has actually proven himself against NFL competition during a regular season.


Yarp. People forget how good he was as a 2nd year player with a combo of Cutler/Hoyer/Barkley as his QBs. He was supposedly killing it in camp/preseason last year before his injury. Much of ST was rightfully excited about his signing (for a VERY reasonable 2 year deal), now they're frustrated because he struggled in his first game action in a calendar year.
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